[vianacox]

Good morning buddies!

I had a pretty good day and night lastnight, After the gym I went to see my nephew, my sister actually and finally said she was proud of me.. However knowing my sister that is the only time I will ever hear that. I had a great work out at the gym did do as long as I would have liked but ill double it up today after work. I weighed myself this morning and I am down 1.5lbs... that makes a total of a weight loss of......(drum roll please)15.50lbs!!! I now weight 270.0

I hope you are all doing great today and once again I would like to thank you all for your help.

[Nickie623]

Way to go Viana!!!
I gotta go run some errands, but had to give you a pat on the back! Good for your sisiter too. I'm glad she finally gave you a pat too!

[teacher56]

Will someone please tell me how to join. I am tech challenged. I want to join this group. You all sound like you care. My name is Connie and I am a 3rd grade teacher. I am older than you girls, but just as eager to get in shape. I have 77 lbs to lose. My knees and ankles are killing me. I also have to take hypertension medicine. Please help me with instructions on how to join.

[Nickie623]

Well, I am also a newbie...but I think that if you are able to post here...you must already be a member! Feel free to look thru the website and join in on the many forums here!
TA DA! Was that easy or what???

We all usually check in just to say hi and to see how everyone is doing. This is a great place to get ideas or give them and to support each other in our quest to battle the bulge!

My name is Nickie. I am 37 and I have more than 100 lbs to lose.
Welcome to the group!!!!

[GainingWeightInLa]

I need to lose about 100 lbs to be completely happy! Does it seem as if you will never get there? How are you losing? Weight watchers? I lost 30 lbs on WW 1 1/2 yrs ago, but am slowly gaining it back...am up 10 lbs. I'm trying to lose again, but am not nearly as active as before because I have a newborn at home, which is how I've gained back 10 lbs!!! Makes me want to cry! But I'm not taking two kids to WW meetings. I'm very frustrated right now! Sorry to unload..hoping you all can offer some encouragement?? I'd appreciate it more than you know!

[Nickie623]

congratulations!!! On the birth of your baby!

I have been dieting for so long and tried sooo many different ways to do it. I am not doing just one thing to lose it all. Now it has become clear to me that all along I was looking for some easy miracle diet so I could get it to all come off in just a short while. It has all come down to this:
I did not get this way because of 6 months of bad eating. I have to reverse the way I look by reversing the way I have been eating. I am getting back to the basics of food (vegetables, salads, chicken, fruits and a light dessert) I am eating these things everyday now and feeling better about myself everyday. I tell myself that everyday I am going to look a little bit better.
And you have to look for that improvement everyday in the mirror. It could be that your face looks a little less puffy, your feet may hurt less, etc.

I have also learned this: The less restrictive your diet, the longer you'll be able to tolerate it. Some people don't like to use the word "diet" and instead refer to this as a lifestyle change.

Your excersise plan doesn't have to include hauling the kids around to a fitness center. It could be the everyday walk you take with your kids. It is frustrating when life goes on while you're struggling to lose this weight. Just let life go on, take your kids to the park and everyday before you go on your walk look in the mirror and find the place where you notice a change and tell yourself ... "I look better than I did yesterday"

[GainingWeightInLa]

Wow, you have such a great attitude! Can I borrow it? LOL I'm sure it'd make others around me happier!
We actually adopted the baby....she's my special gift! I was excited when we found out we'd be adopting because I thought to myself, "Hey, no weight gain with this one!" (I have a 6 yr old biological child) Boy, was I wrong! I've gained almost 10 lbs with this birth!!! But, I've found new determination today (thank you!) and tomorrow is a new day! Actually, I've not done badly today with eating, just haven't exercised much at all. Part of me wants to just go back to work because I know it'd make it easier to not overeat. But I don't want to do that with my new one...I didn't do it with my son either. He was 18 months old before I went back to work.
It's so hot to take the kids to the park. I worry about my daughter getting too hot. I bought my son one of those big blow up water slides at WalMart (cost $300...really cool!!). He asked me today to go slide with him. I should've. I <b>will</b> tomorrow! And I'll be back here tomorrow looking for more encouragement...don't worry, all, I won't become a leech. I'll eventually become more of an encouragment than a discouragement! I was soooo much more outgoing when I lost those 30 lbs. I can't wait to get back there!!
Thanks!

[GainingWeightInLa]

Oops...my bold didn't work. I wondered if it would. Sorry 'bout that.

[PsycoPhat]

Hi ladies!

Vi, Finally, your sister says something nice!!! Yeah! However, you can (and WILL) do this without her approval! And way to go on the weight loss!!!

Debs, did you get your house all sparkley for your guest? And we're here for you if you need to let off some steam about a friend. Besides, I have no life beyond my family so I would LOVE to hear some gossip!

Welcome Teacher and LosingWeightinLA ( I changed your name - ha!) Congrats on the new baby! I know you say it's too hot for the park, but can't you go their really early in the day before it starts to heat up? And get out there and slide with your son, he's only 6 once. He doesn't care how you look, only that you took the time for him. You'll feel better that you did. Listen to Nickie, she has a lot of good things to say. Hi Nickie

I did my 2 miles at the track today with a little twist. I jogged the firs 100 yards, walked the second, did 20 lunges then walked the 3rd 100, then halfway thru the 4th 100, I did 15 calf raises. It was tough and I was tired at the end, but the lunges and jogging are getting easier for me finally.

You all take care!
Kathy

[Nickie623]

Hey Kathy!
I'm tired just listening to your work-out!!! Good for you! I'm curious about your screen name...? There has to be a joke in there somewhere!!!

I know what you mean about the heat, "LA". You may be in the south, but our Michigan temperatures are matching yours these days too! I'm glad you're taking some time off for your little one...she deserves it!
I'll send you some snow when it comes...which should be anyday now! HA!!
Oh, and I made a copy of my attitude so you don't have to borrow mine..you can have your very own!

I'm heading to Little Bavaria tomorrow for the weekend (Frankenmuth, Michigan) for a much deserved get away with my Mom. (we do this once every year) I can't wait! I'll see you guys in the AM!

Have a great night!
~hugs~

[PsycoPhat]

Good morning everyone!

I did a naughty thing last night, and I'm pretty happy about it this morning! Get yer minds outta the gutter! I had a few beers *I worked hard for them* and I emailed my old boss telling him off because he was saying some crap about me. Then I emailed HIS boss telling him how crappy my old boss was. I didn't lie or make anything up so it's not too wrong, right?
I re-read them this morning, and thankfully I didn't have any typo's. LOL I haven't heard from either of them yet.

My plan for today is to take it easy, maybe work on another project but I don't know what yet. I may head down to the bookstore and get some reading material, or I may lounge around today, my legs aren't that sore so I may do some light cardio....decisions, decisions, decisions.

Vi, Unfortunately I have no story behind my username, but it does fit my personality quite well.

You all have a great day, and be good!
Kathy

[vianacox]

Good morning all and welcome all new buddies!!!!! I hope you will all find our group as helpful and inportant as I do everyone here is so kind and its a great feeling to know they are always here.

Well yesterday was a pretty good day it was slow at work, i went to the gym again like always had a good work out, I was not able to get messured but I will try tonight to do so... This morning I was down another pound, so that is a total of 16.50 total Hopefully by the end of this month i can be down a total of 30lbs but we will see....

I hope you all have a fun and exciting 4th im not doing much May have my nephew and sister over so ill pick up some fireworks tonight after the gym.


I have a hot new neighbor defently someone i want to get to know better he spoke a bit lastnight he smiled and started talking to me first... Maybe when i loose more he may think im hot..lol (wishfull thinking)

[HourglassLass]

Hello everybody. My name's Alisha and I was wondering if I could gate crash your party here? Everyone is so helpful and supportive and seeing that I have about 150lbs to lose, I figured I would fit in!

Let's see.. a little bit about myself..

Well, I'm 34 years old, I'm 5'3" and I'm aiming for 110lbs. I just started the Medifast diet and I'm currently on day 3 with 4lbs down. I know it's only water weight but I'll take it! I'm a vintage girl and always have been. I love collecting hats from the 40's and my aim is to be able to wear the vintage clothes from the 20's - 40's once again. Long ago, in high school, when my waist was 24" I could - but now I slouch around in jeans and t-shirts, which I abhore. I frequent the Agent Provocateur lingerie site to keep me on target - having made a promise to myself to treat ME to a set of Fifi lingerie when I hit goal. It would be nice to own a pair of stockings once again!!!

I just moved back to Florida from England where I spent 7 miserable years. I did make a few really good friends but it's also the place where I gained all of my weight after a 90lb loss! I've pretty much been overweight all of my life. ****, I was even a fat baby, weighing in at 8lbs 6 oz! Due to swimming and my neighbor's trampoline, I was pretty healthy despite everything, but after college the weight kept steadily climbing and I was eventually diagnosed with a compulsive eating disorder.

I've tried just about every diet known to man and woman - and a few ad-libbed diets I've created for myself but to no avail. Instead, I've been on this magic YO YO ride for what seems like forever - losing the weight and then putting it back on and then some. BUT... this is IT. I've had enough now and come whatever natural catastrophe, I'm determined this is the last time and it will work and stay off.

You all sound like such beautiful people on the inside and out. It's my pleasure to offer any support and help I can. Please use and abuse at will. My PM box is always open.

Take care everyone and have a fantastic 4th. You all deserve a pat on the back!

All the very best of success!

~Alisha

[Nickie623]

No crashing needed...the door is always open!
You have the right attitude...I'm in the same boat! All of us are. I'm glad Medifast is working for you! Water weight counts! Without the excess water you'll look less "puffy"!
I used to live in St. Augustine, Florida. I loved it there. I grew up here in Michigan though. I always seem to end up back here after testing the waters somewhere else.

Well, Ladies...I am off for my adventure In Frankenmuth! I'll check back in with you on Monday! Have a beautiful weekend!!!

~hugs~

[debsturn]

Hi Gang! My computer broke! After 3 hours on the phone with Dell my dh said it was an adapter that isn't standard with our model? I dunno? Anyway I am on the DINOSAUR computer. This baby hasn't seen so much action in a long, long, long time. It is so SLOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW.

I got started on my day late-my friend was over she asked one question about my brother and I pulled out a box of pictures....2 hours later! At one point she said-man you were skinnny! YES!!!!!!

Ok.....gotta run......going to a surprise 40th party, then a 3 yr old bday tomorrow am......I"m not dressed.....so far behind.................son wanting to me help him saying-it takes 3 hours to do to the store and bake! AHHH!!!

I'll post more later.........


Deb